Connor's report to Dumbledore was more than just an outline of a plan that could be learned by listening to it.

For nearly two months, he didn't miss a single word about Quirrell's secret words with the three little wizards.

In addition to some of the almost well-known 'secrets', he did find out a lot of things—at least that's what Quirrell himself said.

For example, Snape played an inglorious role in it, such as some of his past school experiences.

True or not, whether it was added or not, Connor simply recorded it and reported it to Dumbledore, and Harry got the so-called first-hand information from Quirrell.

Under this premise, Harry's attitude towards him was not much better, and he had not even learned how to control his emotions.

"Crunch"

Soon after, the door to the principal's office opened again.

Connor, who had just stayed at the door to think about the problem, saw Professor Snape slowly walk out of the principal's office.

There was a certain color in his eyes, which should have been as calm and dark as the abyss.

The gloomy and resolute emaciated face even revealed a kind of dazed and sad face, although it was only a fleeting moment, but for Snape, it seemed to be a great reaction.

Soon, Connor felt the old bat's gaze:

"Why are you still here?"

Snape spoke.

"Think about something, and when you're done, I'll leave."

Connor responded.

However, this response is not satisfactory.

But Snape didn't seem to have the idea of digging deeper.

"...... like this"

It was not so much trust as it was maintaining the most basic position, and he felt an inexplicable tiredness.

"Then you can stay here."

With an inexplicably heavy pace, he walked away slowly.

"Professor Snape, are you going back to your office now?"

"Do you have any questions?"

“…… No, just hope you can have a good rest. ”

“……”

There was no response, and Snape's figure quickly disappeared at the top of the stairs.

Seriously, it's hard to make any connection between this gloomy back and Quirrell's description, which Quirrell described as a ruthless opportunist for two months.

Pursue power and be true to your desires.

He took refuge in the Dark Lord for his power and incurred a large blood debt.

For the sake of his own interests, he is able to do whatever it takes.

After the fall of the Dark Lord, he quickly defected to Dumbledore and gained his trust.

"Severus has been living in torment."

At this time, a sigh of emotion appeared from behind.

Looking back, the old white-haired wizard slowly walked out.

It's just that, in the face of Dumbledore's emotion, Connor was a little disagreeable.

"You know Quirrell...... Or how did Voldemort describe you? ”

"What did he say?"

"He said you and he were actually the same kind of people."

"Oh? And then what? ”

And then there'...... Now that you are old, your mind is not very clear, and your will is not strong, as long as you sell miserably in front of you, you will be soft-hearted, and at this time, other people's sacrifices do not seem to matter much. ”

“……”

The headmaster didn't speak, but Connor didn't mean to skip the topic.

Either way, he wanted to express his opinion:

"I think those who died in the war deserve more pity ...... After all, this war shouldn't have happened, and it shouldn't have lasted that long. ”

Connor looked at Dumbledore.

"Are you right? Headmaster. ”

“…… Maybe. ”

The answer was still so ambiguous, but it already expressed his wavering attitude.

While Voldemort certainly wouldn't have anything fair to say about Dumbledore, at least one thing was right.

"Your will is really not as strong as it used to be."

"When I get old, I like to look back on the past, and the more I experience, the more I think...... Although many people preach the superiority of wizards and want to distinguish those Muggles from us, ......"

"Wizards are human beings after all, and we have our own lives."

Before Dumbledore could finish speaking, Connor quietly added the rest of the words.

"But in any case, I still don't think Snape deserves sympathy, whether he lives in hell or suffers, his pain, his sorrow can be summed up in one word."

This word may be laughed at by some unbelievers, but for others, it is more like a comfort.

The word is:

"Retribution."

Quirrell's description of Harry must have added fuel to it, but there was at least one basis for it to be considered factual.

It's like the story of 'slaying the dragon' is divided into different versions, and the difference is that a brave man killed the dragon through a thousand difficulties and a villager pulled out the wood axe from the entrance of the village and hacked the fire dragon to death.

The dragon died, and it was the man who killed it.

Voldemort eventually killed the Potters, a prophecy message delivered by Snape.

This kind of half-truth and half-truth description itself is difficult to distinguish, and it is even more difficult for the parties to clear their guilt with facts.

What's more, he really is a Death Eater.

Connor didn't believe that he had just passed information to Voldemort, just as he wouldn't believe that Lucius Malfoy and the other so-called pure-blood families were really just controlled by the Imperius Curse.

"Retribution...... It's a good word, and sometimes I wish there really was some kind of retribution in this world, so I wouldn't have to be so tired. ”

"You look like you regret it."

“……”

Dumbledore didn't respond to anything, but his gaze made Connor feel a subtle sense of unease.

What kind of eyes are you......

Grandpa looks at the juniors?

No, how do I feel like you're looking in a mirror?

Inexplicably feeling a chill, Connor couldn't help but shake his head.

"Anyway, that's it, since you're back, I shouldn't have to worry about things in the corridor on the fourth floor, right?"

"Yes."

Dumbledore smiled and nodded.

"Thank you for your assistance and dedication."

"Only verbal thanks?"

"And what do you want to order?"

“…… Seriously, haven't figured it out yet. ”

In fact, Connor himself just said that casually.

He really couldn't do anything if he was really asked for something to do - mainly because he really didn't think about what to ask for.

I don't lack anything, and I don't know what I really need...... Wait, I really seem to have something I need.

To be precise, there are things that are not used to it.

"So be it."

Thinking of this, Connor couldn't help but speak.

"I hope your attitude will be tougher in the future, how about it?"

"You're talking about ......"

"We can't afford to have a few more Death Eaters in the school, can we? From the bottom of my heart, I think Voldemort has so many 'young' followers that he has an inseparable connection with you, Mr. Headmaster. ”

Connor narrowed his eyes.

"What do you say? There is a certain ethos that is still spreading in schools today. ”

“…… You look really upset with me. ”